First Offense DUI

There are strict penalties for a first offense DUI conviction. If you are arrested for a first offense DUI in Michigan, here are some of the penalties you face upon conviction.

• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) $100 to $500 Fine:

• Up to 360 hours of community service.

• Up to 93 days in jail.

• Possible immobilization of the vehicle.

• Driver’s license suspension for 30 days, followed by restrictions for 150 days.

• Six points were added to the driver’s record.

• Possible interlock ignition.

• $1,000 driver liability fee for two consecutive years for OWI.

• Driver Responsibility Fee of $500 for two consecutive years for OWPD.

An arrest for a first offense DUI is not only embarrassing, but it can cost you your job, leave you thousands of dollars in legal fees, and even scare you about what the future holds.

You need to find a good attorney to help you fight your first DUI offense. You need to find an attorney who is dedicated to providing your client with an aggressive drunk driving defense no matter the complexity of their OWI/DUI case. Most good attorneys offer a free OWI/DUI case evaluation to help you better understand the complexity and uniqueness of your case. A good drunk driving defense strategy aims to get you the absolute best results.

While the law is the same throughout Michigan, local courts often employ different procedures in how they handle these cases, and it is important to have an attorney representing you who is familiar with these differences and can use them to your advantage.

Being pulled over and placed under arrest for drunk driving is a shameful event. The penalties are extreme and each year they are harsher. If you are arrested for DUI, OWI, or drunk driving, you probably have a lot of questions like: am I going to jail? Will I lose my driver’s license? Can I take my case to trial and win? Again, a good Criminal Defense Lawyer can help you work through these issues with you. Do not face these types of charges alone.

Depending on the facts and circumstances of your case and your prior record, a drunk driving conviction can result in jail time, significant fines and costs, community service, work equipment, loss of your driving privileges, and probation.

It amazes me how many times I see people who think they can handle a first offense dui on their own. This is a serious mistake. Always have an attorney by your side when facing a dui charge.